Lawrence Martin Houpt, known to all as Larry, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 14, 2022, surrounded by family. Born in Louisville on July 7, 1949, he was a lifelong resident of the Derby City and a fan of all its sports teams. An alum of Trinity High School and Bellarmine College, he was wildly intelligent and funny.
Across his varied career, he worked at Central State Hospital, Maryhurst, Commonwealth Insurance Company, Central and Southern, and the US Census Bureau. He is survived by many, including three children, Paul (Maria), Nick (Heather), and Amanda (Joe Burchett), and six grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Patsy Smith (Greg), and brother, Steve Houpt (Debbie). He was preceded in death by his parents Mary Ann (nee Bradshaw) and Richard Houpt.
Visitation will be hosted by Highlands Funeral Home (3331 Taylorsville Road) on Sunday, April 24, 2022 from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. His funeral Mass will take place at St. John Paul II Catholic Church (3521 Goldsmith Lane) on Monday, April 25th at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at noon at Evergreen Cemetery (4623 Preston Highway).
Expressions of sympathy can be made to Baptist Health Foundation Palliative Care Fund in memory of Larry Houpt (4007 Kresge Way, Louisville, KY 40207).